What does HCA stand for?

Heterocyclic Amine

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Samples in periodicals archive:

The high temperatures associated with frying or grilling are known to change the natural sugars and amino acids in red meats into chemicals called heterocyclic amines (HAs for short).

Marinating Red Meats in Alcohol May Cut Cancer Risk Factor

The more brown the meat is, the more likely it is that heterocyclic amines have formed on the surface," says Sinha.

The real cost of red meat: does it boost your risk of cancer, heart ...

The researchers revealed that some commercial rosemary extracts can inhibit the formation of HCAs or heterocyclic amines in cooked beef patties by 61 to 79 percent.

Rosemary extracts, Thai spices in meat may curb exposure to ...

Moreover, when the fat from the meat falls into it, polycyclic hydrocarbons and heterocyclic amines are made.

Barbecue with Charcoal

Fried and grilled meat have especially high levels of cancercausing compounds called heterocyclic amines (HAs), produced by the effect of hot temperatures on sugars and amino acids.

Steak in wine cuts cancer link risk

Fried and grilled meat have especially high levels of cancer-causing compounds called heterocyclic amines (HAs), produced by the effect of hot temperatures on sugars and amino acids.

'Less risk of cancer' in steak marinated with wine or beer

The compounds, heterocyclic amines, are formulated when food is cooked at high temperatures.

BEEF IN ALECUTS CANCER DANGER

Heterocyclic Amine Formation in Cooked Meat and Implications for New Zealanders.

Colorectal cancer